Wayanad is a beautiful place for a family vacation in the Southern part of India. Along with natural beauty and sightseeing, Wayanad is also the epitome of bird watching. With lush green forest all over, waterfalls bending through the hills, and pleasant weather, Wayanad is the abode for a variety of avian species. Grassroots, our resort in Wayanad, straddles a tea estate and has a swift-flowing river that gives you a truly magical stay experience.
Travelers from all over the world visit Wayanad to see the rare species of birds and study their behavior as well. If you are a bird lover or someone who studies birds Muthanga Wildlife sanctuary is one amazing place to visit. Spots like Kuruva Island, Pakshipathalam, Edakkal caves, and Pookot Lake are also must-visit for bird watching.
Just 35 km from Grassroots, our resort in Wayanad is Thovarimala which is home to a wide variety of birds, animals, and distinctive species of plants. This region mesmerizes with its spectacular bird-watching opportunities. You can trek through the beautiful archeological carving. On reaching the top you get to enjoy the 360-degree view of the entire Wayanad.
Thithimathi forest, which is a buffer area for Nagarahole National Park is also a place with scenic beauty. This place is ideal for a nice morning or late evening stroll. While walking, you can spot Pond Heron, Pied Wagtails, Golden Oriole, Small Green Bee Eater, Plum Headed Parakeet, Eurasian collared dove, and a few more common species.
Muthanga can give you a chance to have a glimpse of the Malabar Grey Hornbill, herons, egrets, water ducks, peafowl, shrikes, eagles, cormorants, wagtails, rollers, pheasants, snipes, and other varieties of birds. And if it’s a cloudy day the sight of beautiful peacocks dancing out their colorful feathers is something you don’t want to miss.
Other Things to do in Wayanad:
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary: One of the best things to do in Wayanad is to visit the famous Wildlife Sanctuary, which is one of the top Wayanad attractions. This Wildlife Sanctuary is a two-hour drive from Grassroots, our resort in Wayanad.
Banasura Sagar Dam: The second largest dam in Asia is famous for thrilling trekking trails, pleasing boating experiences, and picnic spots.
Kuruva Island: Kuruva Island comprises three scenic islands in the middle of the Kabini River in Wayanad and is popular for bamboo rafting amidst scenic surroundings.
Edakkal Caves: Explore the Edakkal Caves, perched at a height of 1,200 meters on the Ambukuthi Hill where every surface is covered in carvings of pictorial paintings and ancient inscriptions giving you a glimpse of the history of mankind.
Neelimala View Point: Experience the mystic views of the verdant mountains, clouds, and stunning landscapes at Neelimala View Point which is a perfect picnic spot.
Pookode Lake: Boating on the Pookode Lake is one of the fun things to do in Wayanad. Shaped like India’s map, the lake is known for a variety of fishes, blue lotuses, and widespread species of birds. It is also a major attraction for bird watchers in Wayanad.
Thirunelli Temple: Thirunelli temple is an ancient religious site perched high on the Brahmagiri Hills in Wayanad. Known for being more than 3000 years old, it is believed that Lord Brahma built this temple and dedicated it to Lord Vishnu, Hanuman, Nagam, and Ganesh.
Plantation Walks: Wayanad produces nearly 60,000 tons of Robusta coffee every year. Tour the coffee plantations around Wayanad, and maybe you’ll even get to sample some fresh coffee straight from the source.
Just like cycling, fishing, safari, and different things to do in Wayanad, bird watching requires precautions. The most important thing we need to understand is to let the birds live in harmony with nature. While bird watching, we should make sure that this activity does not harm the birds by any means.
Find your winged friends here in Wayanad and fill your vacation album with colorful birds pictures!
